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" Modern infectious disease epidemiology / "
by Johan Giesecke.
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BL
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842597
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Giesecke, Johan
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| Title & Author
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Modern infectious disease epidemiology /\ by Johan Giesecke.
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Third edition.
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| Publication Statement
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Boca Raton, FL :: CRC Press,, [2017]
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xii, 233 pages ;; 27 cm
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1138704636
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: 1444180029
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: 9781138704633
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: 9781444180022
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9781315222714
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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What is special about infectious disease epidemiology? -- Definitions -- Descriptive epidemiology -- Risk, relative risk, and attack rate -- The case-control study : odds, odds ratio ; the concept of confounding -- The cohort study : rates. ; the concept of bias -- The cohort study: rates ; the concept of bias -- Clinical epidemiology : sensitivity, specificity, misclassification -- Multivariate analysis and interaction -- Survival analysis -- Mathematical models for epidemics -- Detection and analysis of outbreaks -- Routine surveillance of infectious diseases -- Measuring infectivity -- Studying the natural history of infectious diseases -- Seroepidemiology -- The study of contact patterns -- Methods to decide whether or not an illness is infectious -- The epidemiology of vaccination -- The use of subtyping.
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Highly practical yet authoritative, the new edition of Modern Infectious Disease Epidemiology has been thoroughly updated and revised in line with changing health concerns. This successful book continues to outline the tools available to the infectious disease student or clinician seeking a thorough background in the epidemiology of infectious and communicable diseases. Building on many case studies and practical scenarios included, the book then uses the tools learnt to illustrate the fundamental concepts of the study of infectious diseases, such as infection spread, surveillance and control, Infectivity, incubation periods, seroepidemiology, and immunity in populations. New edition of this popular book, completely revised and updated, Retains the clarity and down-to-earth approach praised in previous editions, Successfully combines epidemiological theory with the principles of infectious disease treatment and control, A highly experienced author brings a personal and unique approach to this Important subject, All students of epidemiology, infectious disease medicine and microbiology will find this text invaluable, ensuring its continued popularity. Book jacket.
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Communicable diseases.
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Epidemiology.
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Communicable diseases.
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Epidemiologie
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Epidemiology.
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Health and Fitness.
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Health and Wellbeing.
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Infektionskrankheit
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Communicable Diseases-- epidemiology.
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Epidemiologic Methods.
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| Dewey Classification
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614.4
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RA651.G54 2017
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WC 100G455m 2017
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2017 E-774
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WC 100
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R12cmedlit
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